Each year Berkeley High School, B-Tech and Independent Studies students are nominated for the Mayor’s Annual Student Awards in recognition of their extraordinary efforts in Citizenship, Community Service, Sportsmanship, Fine Arts, and Academics. The program began a decade ago when community leader Salvador Murillo proposed the idea to then Mayor Shirley Dean, along with a […]
Attendance is up across the District!
Great News — attendance is up across the district! Not only does this mean students learning more, but also increased money for Berkeley Unified from the state. The recent report of increased Average Daily Attendance (ADA) rates across the District is akin to a meaningful pat on the back to administrators, teachers, staff and families […]
Berkeley High Teacher/Activities Director Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Berkeley High School’s Student Activities Director Chris Young has won the “Distinguished Award in Teaching” offered by the Fulbright Program within the U.S. Department of State. To win the award the educator must have at least five years teaching experience and a Master’s in Education.  Twelve educators from the U.S. are selected every year to travel […]
Superintendent’s TWI Recommendation Comes to the Board May 9th
The Superintendent’s recommendation to consolidate the Two Way Immersion (TWI) programs at three schools into one TWI School, based on the pedagogical needs of our students and logistical concerns with implementation, is being brought to the School Board at this Wednesday’s (May 9th) School Board Meeting. The presentation of the recommendation is scheduled for 8:30 […]
Reminder: Tdap Immunization Required for All 7th-12th graders
Tdap Alert! – California school immunization law requires ALL students entering 7th grade to show proof of a whooping cough (pertussis) booster shot, called Tdap, before entering school. Students who fail to meet this requirement will not be allowed to attend school starting on Wednesday, August 29th 2012. For more details see: /tdap-ready-for-7th-grade/
Gardening and Cooking Nutrition Program Gets Lifeline
The political battles over the Farm Bill in Washington D.C. and new public campaign strategies to slow the obesity epidemic in California have put the future of Berkeley’s garden and nutrition programs in jeopardy. Funding streams that previously provided the financial support and program incentives are being looked at for other uses. Currently, the Network […]
English Learner Parent Event – May 11
An English Learner (EL) Parent Forum is taking place Friday, May 11 from 5:45 – 9:00 p.m at Rosa Parks Elementary (920 Allston Way).  This is an event to inform the EL Parent Community about the District’s Master Plan for English Learners. The evening will include student performances, informational fair, and prizes. Dinner and childcare […]
ºÚÁÏÍøBudget Forum Videos Available On-line
In response to the community interest in State and District budget issues, a second Budget Forum (see March forum below) with Jonathan Kaplan of the California Budget Project and Deputy Superintendent Javetta Cleveland took place on April 19th. These videos of the forum will help you to understand the state of California’s budget, how it is affecting education, and more specifically the impact […]
Board Needs Surplus and Facilities Naming Committee Members
Surplus Facilities Committee The process of declaring a property surplus is governed by the State Education Code. It is the clearly stated intent of the Code that the community be involved in determining the use of surplus space prior to Board decisions. The Board is looking for parents, educators and community members to serve […]
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for CTE/Realm High School Remodel
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for CTE/Realm High School Remodel Download PDF of Document
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